Valentine’s Day: Embrace or escape?
According to Mashable.com, the popular internet news blog, 44 million people changed their relationship status on Facebook to ‘single’ during 2010, while only 28 million changed their status to ‘in a relationship’. Luckily for them, holidaylettings.co.uk has a whole host of great value February weekend breaks in large homes.
Singletons looking to escape the hype can do so with their friends without burning a hole in their pockets. But given that there’s something for everyone on Holiday Lettings, we couldn’t resist dropping in a few suggestions for those last minute lovers.
Escape or embrace? The decision is yours with holidaylettings.co.uk.
With a selection of properties available over the Valentine’s Day period, both singles and couples will find something that suits their taste buds...
Escape
Mockbeggars Hall, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk
holidaylettings.co.uk/67154
Sleeps up to 18 (nine bedrooms) from £722 per night over the Valentine’s period, min three night stay (£40 per person per night)
• Nine bedrooms, the master bedroom has an en suite with a bath big enough for two! Banquet in style in your private dining hall, relax in the grand drawing room featuring a striking stone fireplace and sleep in stately surroundings
• Three acres of grounds include a trampoline, giant chess set and goal posts for sports games, plus an indoor games room.
1 Bow & Arrow Cottages, Portland, Weymouth, Dorset
holidaylettings.co.uk/123885
Sleeps up to eight (four bedrooms) from £480 per night, min two nights stay, over the Valentine’s period (£60 per person per night)
• Elegantly refurbished semi-detached Edwardian cottage.
• Situated on a quiet lane leading to the beach and cliffs, just 10 minutes’ walk from shops and cafes.
• Spacious open plan living, light and airy kitchen/dining opening directly onto the terrace and garden – ideal for large groups looking to get away from all the hype surrounding Valentine’s.
• Portland is famous for its lighthouses, rocky coastline with steep cliffs and caves providing plenty of opportunities for hiking, bird watching, fossil hunting, climbing, fishing and swimming.
Cathedral View, Wells, Somerset
holidaylettings.co.uk/20518
Sleeps up to eight (three bedrooms) from £288 for a two night break over the Valentine’s period (£36 per person)
• Luxurious mews house within a conservation area in the heart of Wells.
• Overlooks the spectacular 12th century gothic cathedral.
• Relax or entertain in the spacious lounge/diner, which can accommodate up to eight people.
• French doors lead to a secluded courtyard garden where you can sit and enjoy a drink.
• A short walk from Wells’ fine choice of restaurants, open air markets, Bishops Palace and Wells Cathedral.
Embrace
Groveside Cottage, Corsham, Bath, Somerset
holidaylettings.co.uk/75898
Sleeps four (one bedroom) from £85 per night, min three nights stay, over the Valentine’s period (£21.25 per person per night)
• Delightful single storey cottage set in the grounds of a 40 acre farm at the top of Box Hill, boasting stunning views.
• Just five miles from the vibrant city of Bath.
• The perfect combination of country cottage and modern comfor
• For those interested in caves and potholing, Box has a labyrinth of caves and tunnels to explore.
Ab Fab Yurt, Combpyne, Lyme Regis, Dorset
holidaylettings.co.uk/130457
Sleeps two (one bedroom) from £395 per week, min stay one week, over the Valentine’s period (£197.50 per person per week)
• Situated within a picturesque field on a private farm, guests can enjoy total seclusion with only the owner’s horses and farm animals for company.
• Watch the star through the see-through dome in the roof from the comfort of your own bed
• The yurt has a modern interior, electricity, gas stove and with separate shower unit and washbasin just a short stroll away.
• A number of wonderful beaches are within five minutes’ walk of the yurt, along with fantastic restaurants nearby, including the popular River Cottage.
Water’s Edge Lodge, Borwick, Carnforth, Lake District
holidaylettings.co.uk/117227
Sleeps up to four (two bedrooms) from £90 per night, min stay three nights, over the Valentine’s period (£22.50 per person per night)
• Situated on Lakeland Leisure Village, Water’s Edge Lodge has been tastefully decorated with a glass fronted elevation.
• Large outside decked balcony perfect for alfresco dining with uninterrupted lake views, plus private jetty.
• The private lake is suitable for fishing, kayaking, wind surfing and sailing, with a small beach for children onsite near the leisure centre.
• Visit the film set of Brief Encounter at Carnforth Station just five minutes’ drive away.
